Statue in Washington criticizes Donald Trump over Vietnam war deferment
A gilded statue targeting Donald Trump's Vietnam war military service deferment due to bone spurs is on display on the Washington National Mall.
A new gilded statue targeting the bone spurs cited as the reason for Donald Trump's Vietnam war military service deferment has gone on display at the National Mall in Washington.
Erected near the National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden two days before Veterans Day and titled "The Foot Soldier," the gilded statue was created by the anonymous artist collective Secret Handshake. The sculpture depicts Donald Trump seated while rubbing his bare foot, and features a plaque bearing statements honoring the deferment decision.
White House spokesperson David Ingle criticized the installation, stating that it was the product of Democratic activists' "Trump Derangement Syndrome." It was reported that the artwork will remain on the National Mall throughout Veterans Day.
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- theguardian.com · Link